Radiology Case Reports (Feb 2023)

A giant parapharyngeal space lipoma

  • Ho Xuan Tuan, MD, PhD,
  • Cao Minh Tri, MD,
  • Nguyen Anh Huy, MD,
  • Nguyen Minh Duc, MD

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 2
pp. 693 – 696

Abstract

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Parapharyngeal space (PPS) lipomas are incredibly uncommon. Prestyloid or poststyloid compartments are the only locations for PPS lipomas. Liposarcoma is a crucial differential to rule out. In order to treat PPS lipomas, the required radiological tests, including magnetic resonance imaging, a biopsy of the lesion if that is available, and lipoma removal surgery are all necessary. We intended to describe a unique giant PPS lipoma that affects both prestyloid and poststyloid compartments

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